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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 669.34 and 215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 669.34 and 215.29 is: 322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 669.34 = 215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/669.34 = 215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 669.34 × 215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 144,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,102.21/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.80

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