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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.68, 668.70 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.68, 668.70 and 229.20 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.68 : 668.70 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.68/668.70 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.68x = 668.70 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.68x = 153,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,266.04/445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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