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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 668.54 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 668.54 and 229.93 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 668.54 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/668.54 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 668.54 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 153,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,716.25/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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