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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.44, 669.87 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.44, 669.87 and 215.44 is: 323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.44 : 669.87 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.44/669.87 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.44x = 669.87 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.44x = 144,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,316.79/446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.26

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