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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.14, 615.22 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.14, 615.22 and 271.45 is: 374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.14 : 615.22 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.14/615.22 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.14x = 615.22 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.14x = 167,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,001.47/446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.33

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