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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 667.68 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 667.68 and 228.56 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 667.68 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/667.68 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 667.68 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 152,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,604.94/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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