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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 664.23 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 664.23 and 227.10 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 664.23 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/664.23 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 664.23 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 150,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,846.63/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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