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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 665.64 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 665.64 and 227.16 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 665.64 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/665.64 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 665.64 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 151,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,206.78/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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