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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.41, 670.02 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.41, 670.02 and 230.14 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.41 : 670.02 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.41/670.02 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.41x = 670.02 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.41x = 154,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,198.40/446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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