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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 665.33 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 665.33 and 227.15 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 665.33 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/665.33 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 665.33 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 151,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,129.71/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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