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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 669.59 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 669.59 and 215.17 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 669.59 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/669.59 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 669.59 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 144,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,075.68/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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