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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 615.36 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446, 615.36 and 280.16 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 615.36 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/615.36 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 615.36 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 172,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,399.26/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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