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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 672.19 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 672.19 and 217.12 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 672.19 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/672.19 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 672.19 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 145,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,941.45/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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