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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.45, 669.39 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.45, 669.39 and 227.05 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.45 : 669.39 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.45/669.39 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.45x = 669.39 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.45x = 151,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,983.33/446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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