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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.08, 668.49 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.08, 668.49 and 229.81 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.08 : 668.49 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.08/668.49 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.08x = 668.49 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.08x = 153,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,625.69/446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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