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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 668.86 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 668.86 and 229.32 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 668.86 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/668.86 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 668.86 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 153,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,382.98/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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