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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.85, 665.97 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.85, 665.97 and 227.44 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.85 : 665.97 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.85/665.97 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.85x = 665.97 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.85x = 151,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,468.22/443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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