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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 615.81 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 615.81 and 257.23 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 615.81 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/615.81 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 615.81 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 158,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,404.81/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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