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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 667.65 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 667.65 and 228.64 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 667.65 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/667.65 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 667.65 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 152,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,651.50/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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