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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.45, 670.89 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.45, 670.89 and 228.05 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.45 : 670.89 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.45/670.89 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.45x = 670.89 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.45x = 152,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,996.46/447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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