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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.57 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.57 and 227.12 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.57 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.57 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.57 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 151,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,161.50/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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