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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 668 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 668 and 228.88 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 668 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/668 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 668 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 152,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,891.84/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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