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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.16, 615.56 and 308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.16, 615.56 and 308.24 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.16 : 615.56 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.16/615.56 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.16x = 615.56 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.16x = 189,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,740.21/446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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