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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.22, 615.74 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.22, 615.74 and 266.70 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.22 : 615.74 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.22/615.74 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.22x = 615.74 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.22x = 164,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,217.86/446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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