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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.82, 669.82 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.82, 669.82 and 229.94 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.82 : 669.82 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.82/669.82 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.82x = 669.82 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.82x = 154,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,018.41/446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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