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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.21, 669.18 and 214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.21, 669.18 and 214.98 is: 322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.21 : 669.18 = 214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.21/669.18 = 214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.21x = 669.18 × 214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.21x = 143,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,860.32/446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.40

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