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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.96, 668.58 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.96, 668.58 and 229.48 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.96 : 668.58 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.96/668.58 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.96x = 668.58 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.96x = 153,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,425.74/445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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