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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.20, 668.59 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.20, 668.59 and 215.08 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.20 : 668.59 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.20/668.59 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.20x = 668.59 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.20x = 143,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,800.34/446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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