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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 665.60 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 665.60 and 227.36 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 665.60 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/665.60 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 665.60 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 151,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,330.82/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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