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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 665.60 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 665.60 and 227.19 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 665.60 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/665.60 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 665.60 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 151,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,216.53/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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