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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.54, 670.18 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.54, 670.18 and 230.18 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.54 : 670.18 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.54/670.18 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.54x = 670.18 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.54x = 154,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,262.03/446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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