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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 672.21 and 216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 672.21 and 216.85 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 672.21 = 216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/672.21 = 216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 672.21 × 216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 145,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,768.74/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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