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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.17, 666.29 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.17, 666.29 and 227.63 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.17 : 666.29 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.17/666.29 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.17x = 666.29 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.17x = 151,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,667.59/444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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