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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.47, 669.66 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.47, 669.66 and 212.16 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.47 : 669.66 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.47/669.66 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.47x = 669.66 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.47x = 142,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,075.07/446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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