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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.15, 665.03 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.15, 665.03 and 226.88 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.15 : 665.03 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.15/665.03 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.15x = 665.03 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.15x = 150,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,884.24/443.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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