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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.25, 672.26 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.25, 672.26 and 217.02 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.25 : 672.26 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.25/672.26 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.25x = 672.26 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.25x = 145,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,894.41/448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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