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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 668.52 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 668.52 and 229.20 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 668.52 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/668.52 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 668.52 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 153,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,224.78/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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