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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 666.14 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 666.14 and 227.72 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 666.14 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/666.14 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 666.14 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 151,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,693.40/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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