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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.84, 670.26 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.84, 670.26 and 230.48 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.84 : 670.26 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.84/670.26 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.84x = 670.26 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.84x = 154,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,481.52/446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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