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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 665.66 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 665.66 and 226.92 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 665.66 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/665.66 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 665.66 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 151,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,051.57/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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