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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.96, 670.08 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.96, 670.08 and 230.48 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.96 : 670.08 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.96/670.08 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.96x = 670.08 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.96x = 154,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,440.04/446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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