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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 668.52 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 668.52 and 229.28 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 668.52 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/668.52 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 668.52 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 153,278.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,278.27/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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