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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 665.76 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 665.76 and 227.22 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 665.76 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/665.76 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 665.76 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 151,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,273.99/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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