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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.02, 669.03 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.02, 669.03 and 229.78 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.02 : 669.03 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.02/669.03 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.02x = 669.03 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.02x = 153,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,729.71/446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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