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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.79, 670.08 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.79, 670.08 and 227.27 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.79 : 670.08 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.79/670.08 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.79x = 670.08 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.79x = 152,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,289.08/446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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