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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.05, 669.38 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.05, 669.38 and 157.48 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.05 : 669.38 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.05/669.38 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.05x = 669.38 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.05x = 105,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,413.96/446.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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