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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.36, 669.74 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.36, 669.74 and 230.09 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.36 : 669.74 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.36/669.74 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.36x = 669.74 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.36x = 154,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,095.98/446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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