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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 666.79 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 666.79 and 228.13 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 666.79 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/666.79 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 666.79 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 152,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,112.57/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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