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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 673.17 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 673.17 and 214.52 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 673.17 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/673.17 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 673.17 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 144,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,408.43/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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