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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.67, 670.42 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.67, 670.42 and 227.46 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.67 : 670.42 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.67/670.42 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.67x = 670.42 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.67x = 152,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,491.03/446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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