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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 668.16 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 668.16 and 229.28 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 668.16 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/668.16 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 668.16 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 153,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,195.72/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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