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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 665.79 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 665.79 and 227.39 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 665.79 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/665.79 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 665.79 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 151,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,389.52/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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