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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.28 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.28 and 229.02 is: 343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.28 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.28 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.28 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 153,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,049.49/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.50

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