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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 665.42 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 665.42 and 227.05 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 665.42 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/665.42 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 665.42 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 151,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,083.61/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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