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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.92, 672.32 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.92, 672.32 and 216.93 is: 325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.92 : 672.32 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.92/672.32 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.92x = 672.32 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.92x = 145,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,846.38/447.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.61

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