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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.80, 669.78 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.80, 669.78 and 230.32 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.80 : 669.78 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.80/669.78 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.80x = 669.78 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.80x = 154,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,263.73/446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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