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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.18, 672.33 and 217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.18, 672.33 and 217.19 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.18 : 672.33 = 217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.18/672.33 = 217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.18x = 672.33 × 217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.18x = 146,023.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023.35/448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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