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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 665.06 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 665.06 and 226.71 is: 340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 665.06 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/665.06 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 665.06 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 150,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,774.62/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.16

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