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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 667.32 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 667.32 and 228.48 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 667.32 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/667.32 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 667.32 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 152,469.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,469.27/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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