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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.51, 669.15 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.51, 669.15 and 229.64 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.51 : 669.15 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.51/669.15 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.51x = 669.15 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.51x = 153,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,663.61/446.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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