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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 664.86 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 664.86 and 227 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 664.86 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/664.86 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 664.86 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 150,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,923.22/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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