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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 665.64 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 665.64 and 227.70 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 665.64 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/665.64 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 665.64 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 151,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,566.23/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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