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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 668.88 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 668.88 and 229.12 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 668.88 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/668.88 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 668.88 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 153,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,253.79/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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