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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.35, 669.43 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.35, 669.43 and 226.84 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.35 : 669.43 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.35/669.43 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.35x = 669.43 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.35x = 151,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,849.02/446.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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