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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 665.70 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 665.70 and 227.44 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 665.70 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/665.70 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 665.70 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 151,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,406.81/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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