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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.50, 669.95 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.50, 669.95 and 215.35 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.50 : 669.95 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.50/669.95 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.50x = 669.95 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.50x = 144,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,273.73/446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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