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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 668.13 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 668.13 and 229.02 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 668.13 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/668.13 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 668.13 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 153,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,015.13/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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