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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 668.96 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 668.96 and 214.94 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 668.96 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/668.96 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 668.96 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 143,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,786.26/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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