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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.65, 669.98 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.65, 669.98 and 230.29 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.65 : 669.98 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.65/669.98 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.65x = 669.98 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.65x = 154,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,288.54/446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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