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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.24, 669.20 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.24, 669.20 and 215.06 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.24 : 669.20 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.24/669.20 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.24x = 669.20 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.24x = 143,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,913.73/446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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