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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.55, 668.56 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.55, 668.56 and 229.13 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.55 : 668.56 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.55/668.56 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.55x = 668.56 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.55x = 153,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,187.15/445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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