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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 669.93 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 669.93 and 215.47 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 669.93 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/669.93 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 669.93 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 144,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,349.82/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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