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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 669.51 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 669.51 and 227.20 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 669.51 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/669.51 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 669.51 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 152,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,111.54/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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