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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.60, 665.42 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.60, 665.42 and 227.60 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.60 : 665.42 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.60/665.42 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.60x = 665.42 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.60x = 151,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,449.59/443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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