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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.51, 672.52 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.51, 672.52 and 216.95 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.51 : 672.52 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.51/672.52 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.51x = 672.52 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.51x = 145,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,903.21/448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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