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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 669.72 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 669.72 and 229.94 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 669.72 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/669.72 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 669.72 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 153,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,995.42/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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