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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 668.13 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 668.13 and 228.62 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 668.13 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/668.13 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 668.13 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 152,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,747.88/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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