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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.34, 672.72 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.34, 672.72 and 217.10 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.34 : 672.72 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.34/672.72 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.34x = 672.72 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.34x = 146,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,047.51/448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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