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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.23, 669.55 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.23, 669.55 and 229.69 is: 344.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.23 : 669.55 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.23/669.55 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.23x = 669.55 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.23x = 153,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,788.94/446.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.64

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