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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 672.30 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 672.30 and 217.06 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 672.30 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/672.30 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 672.30 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 145,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,927.76/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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