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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 672.01 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 672.01 and 216.93 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 672.01 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/672.01 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 672.01 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 145,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,778.04/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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