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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 666.48 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 666.48 and 228.16 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 666.48 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/666.48 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 666.48 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 152,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,064.08/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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