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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.90, 668.91 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.90, 668.91 and 230.18 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.90 : 668.91 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.90/668.91 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.90x = 668.91 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.90x = 153,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,969.70/446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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