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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.29, 669.33 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.29, 669.33 and 226.77 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.29 : 669.33 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.29/669.33 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.29x = 669.33 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.29x = 151,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,785.22/446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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