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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 615.68 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 615.68 and 269.24 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 615.68 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/615.68 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 615.68 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 165,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,765.68/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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