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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.98, 668.96 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.98, 668.96 and 229.70 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.98 : 668.96 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.98/668.96 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.98x = 668.96 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.98x = 153,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,660.11/445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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