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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.13, 672.28 and 217.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.13, 672.28 and 217.18 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.13 : 672.28 = 217.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.13/672.28 = 217.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.13x = 672.28 × 217.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.13x = 146,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,006.07/448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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