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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.78, 670.21 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.78, 670.21 and 154.24 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.78 : 670.21 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.78/670.21 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.78x = 670.21 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.78x = 103,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,371.13/446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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