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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 669.77 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 669.77 and 229.97 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 669.77 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/669.77 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 669.77 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 154,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,028.39/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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