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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.27, 671.49 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.27, 671.49 and 216.47 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.27 : 671.49 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.27/671.49 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.27x = 671.49 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.27x = 145,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,359.12/448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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