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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.72, 670.24 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.72, 670.24 and 230.44 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.72 : 670.24 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.72/670.24 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.72x = 670.24 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.72x = 154,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,450.11/446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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