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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.80, 670.34 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.80, 670.34 and 154.32 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.80 : 670.34 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.80/670.34 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.80x = 670.34 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.80x = 103,446.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,446.87/446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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