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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.31, 669.29 and 215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.31, 669.29 and 215.14 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.31 : 669.29 = 215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.31/669.29 = 215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.31x = 669.29 × 215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.31x = 143,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,991.05/446.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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