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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 669.74 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 669.74 and 215.64 is: 323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 669.74 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/669.74 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 669.74 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 144,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,422.73/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.30

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