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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.33, 669.15 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.33, 669.15 and 215.00 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.33 : 669.15 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.33/669.15 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.33x = 669.15 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.33x = 143,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,867.22/446.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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