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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.25, 668.06 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.25, 668.06 and 228.71 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.25 : 668.06 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.25/668.06 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.25x = 668.06 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.25x = 152,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,792.00/445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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