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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.95, 669.94 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.95, 669.94 and 215.68 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.95 : 669.94 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.95/669.94 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.95x = 669.94 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.95x = 144,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,492.66/446.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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