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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.90, 665.55 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.90, 665.55 and 227.66 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.90 : 665.55 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.90/665.55 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.90x = 665.55 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.90x = 151,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,519.11/443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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