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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 673.14 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 673.14 and 214.36 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 673.14 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/673.14 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 673.14 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 144,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,290.92/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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