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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.28, 669.60 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.28, 669.60 and 227.04 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.28 : 669.60 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.28/669.60 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.28x = 669.60 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.28x = 152,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,025.98/446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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