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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.59, 669.89 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.59, 669.89 and 230.23 is: 345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.59 : 669.89 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.59/669.89 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.59x = 669.89 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.59x = 154,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,227.62/446.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.35

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