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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 670.13 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 670.13 and 229.67 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 670.13 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/670.13 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 670.13 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 153,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,904.26/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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