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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 665.73 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 665.73 and 227.94 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 665.73 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/665.73 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 665.73 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 151,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,746.50/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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