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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 668.99 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 668.99 and 157.46 is: 235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 668.99 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/668.99 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 668.99 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 105,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,336.21/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.99

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