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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 667.85 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 667.85 and 228.56 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 667.85 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/667.85 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 667.85 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 152,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,639.31/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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