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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 665.58 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 665.58 and 228.20 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 665.58 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/665.58 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 665.58 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 151,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,885.36/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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