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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.34, 616.11 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.34, 616.11 and 269.22 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.34 : 616.11 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.34/616.11 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.34x = 616.11 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.34x = 165,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,870.44/446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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