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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.26, 669.06 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.26, 669.06 and 211.88 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.26 : 669.06 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.26/669.06 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.26x = 669.06 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.26x = 141,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,760.43/446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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