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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 665.78 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 665.78 and 227.38 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 665.78 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/665.78 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 665.78 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 151,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,385.06/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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