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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 665.79 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 665.79 and 227.32 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 665.79 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/665.79 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 665.79 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 151,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,347.38/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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