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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.23, 668.05 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.23, 668.05 and 228.96 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.23 : 668.05 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.23/668.05 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.23x = 668.05 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.23x = 152,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,956.16/445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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