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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 671.78 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 671.78 and 216.90 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 671.78 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/671.78 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 671.78 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 145,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,711.13/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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