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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 668.76 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 668.76 and 229.80 is: 344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 668.76 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/668.76 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 668.76 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 153,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,681.05/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.07

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