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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.33, 665.85 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.33, 665.85 and 227.64 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.33 : 665.85 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.33/665.85 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.33x = 665.85 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.33x = 151,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,574.09/444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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