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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.08 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.08 and 217.55 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.08 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.08 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.08 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 146,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,425.19/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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