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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 666.63 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 666.63 and 228.02 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 666.63 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/666.63 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 666.63 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 152,001.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,001.64/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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