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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 667.52 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 667.52 and 228.76 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 667.52 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/667.52 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 667.52 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 152,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,701.88/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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