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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.85, 670.14 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.85, 670.14 and 230.31 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.85 : 670.14 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.85/670.14 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.85x = 670.14 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.85x = 154,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,339.94/446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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