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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.34, 668.01 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.34, 668.01 and 228.98 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.34 : 668.01 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.34/668.01 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.34x = 668.01 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.34x = 152,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960.93/445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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