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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.77, 669.84 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.77, 669.84 and 230.23 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.77 : 669.84 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.77/669.84 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.77x = 669.84 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.77x = 154,217.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,217.26/446.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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