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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.70, 669.96 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.70, 669.96 and 230.16 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.70 : 669.96 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.70/669.96 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.70x = 669.96 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.70x = 154,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,197.99/446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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