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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.28 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.28 and 227.28 is: 340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.28 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.28 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.28 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 151,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,204.84/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.92

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