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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.52, 672.28 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.52, 672.28 and 217.24 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.52 : 672.28 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.52/672.28 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.52x = 672.28 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.52x = 146,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,046.11/448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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