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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.52, 669.64 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.52, 669.64 and 229.44 is: 344.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.52 : 669.64 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.52/669.64 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.52x = 669.64 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.52x = 153,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,642.20/446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.09

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