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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 669.56 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 669.56 and 229.88 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 669.56 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/669.56 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 669.56 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 153,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,918.45/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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