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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.46, 669.73 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.46, 669.73 and 215.46 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.46 : 669.73 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.46/669.73 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.46x = 669.73 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.46x = 144,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,300.03/446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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