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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.63, 669.88 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.63, 669.88 and 154.09 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.63 : 669.88 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.63/669.88 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.63x = 669.88 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.63x = 103,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,220.13/446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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