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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 670.08 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 670.08 and 215.76 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 670.08 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/670.08 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 670.08 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 144,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,576.46/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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