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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 665.52 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 665.52 and 227.07 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 665.52 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/665.52 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 665.52 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 151,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,119.63/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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