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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.88, 670.14 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.88, 670.14 and 230.34 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.88 : 670.14 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.88/670.14 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.88x = 670.14 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.88x = 154,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,360.05/446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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