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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 673.55 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 673.55 and 229.41 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 673.55 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/673.55 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 673.55 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 154,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,520.94/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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