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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.15, 665.82 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.15, 665.82 and 227.48 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.15 : 665.82 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.15/665.82 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.15x = 665.82 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.15x = 151,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,457.40/444.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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