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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 669.37 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 669.37 and 229.18 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 669.37 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/669.37 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 669.37 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 153,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,406.22/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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