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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.10, 669.63 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.10, 669.63 and 229.62 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.10 : 669.63 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.10/669.63 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.10x = 669.63 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.10x = 153,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,760.44/446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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