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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 667.89 and 228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 667.89 and 228.85 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 667.89 = 228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/667.89 = 228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 667.89 × 228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 152,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,844.96/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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