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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 665.52 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 665.52 and 227.56 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 665.52 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/665.52 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 665.52 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 151,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,445.73/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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