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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.48, 669.39 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.48, 669.39 and 215.12 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.48 : 669.39 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.48/669.39 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.48x = 669.39 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.48x = 143,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,999.18/446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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