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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 666.08 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 666.08 and 227.65 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 666.08 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/666.08 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 666.08 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 151,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,632.02/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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