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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 669.48 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 669.48 and 203.14 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 669.48 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/669.48 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 669.48 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 135,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998.17/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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