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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.24 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.24 and 217.08 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.24 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.24 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.24 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 145,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,929.86/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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