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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.46, 667.87 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.46, 667.87 and 228.18 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.46 : 667.87 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.46/667.87 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.46x = 667.87 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.46x = 152,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,394.58/444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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