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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.38, 672.12 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.38, 672.12 and 217.11 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.38 : 672.12 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.38/672.12 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.38x = 672.12 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.38x = 145,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,923.97/448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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