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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 668.01 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 668.01 and 229.70 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 668.01 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/668.01 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 668.01 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 153,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,441.90/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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