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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.95, 669.75 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.95, 669.75 and 229.68 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.95 : 669.75 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.95/669.75 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.95x = 669.75 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.95x = 153,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,828.18/445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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