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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 615.80 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 615.80 and 269.24 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 615.80 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/615.80 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 615.80 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 165,794.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,794.91/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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