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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.62, 670.08 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.62, 670.08 and 215.60 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.62 : 670.08 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.62/670.08 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.62x = 670.08 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.62x = 144,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,469.25/446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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