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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 665.72 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 665.72 and 228.12 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 665.72 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/665.72 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 665.72 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 151,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,864.05/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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