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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 615.57 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 615.57 and 259.67 is: 358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 615.57 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/615.57 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 615.57 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 159,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,841.98/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.21

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