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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 672.27 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 672.27 and 217.13 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 672.27 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/672.27 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 672.27 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 145,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,972.48/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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