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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 665.56 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 665.56 and 227.51 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 665.56 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/665.56 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 665.56 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 151,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,421.56/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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