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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 615.51 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 615.51 and 271.44 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 615.51 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/615.51 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 615.51 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 167,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,074.03/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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