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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 667.32 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 667.32 and 228.70 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 667.32 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/667.32 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 667.32 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 152,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,616.08/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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