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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.87, 665.91 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.87, 665.91 and 223.96 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.87 : 665.91 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.87/665.91 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.87x = 665.91 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.87x = 149,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,136.10/443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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