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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 668.48 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 668.48 and 229.24 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 668.48 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/668.48 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 668.48 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 153,242.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,242.04/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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