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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.76, 670.14 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.76, 670.14 and 230.10 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.76 : 670.14 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.76/670.14 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.76x = 670.14 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.76x = 154,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,199.21/446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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