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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.49, 666.23 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.49, 666.23 and 227.81 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.49 : 666.23 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.49/666.23 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.49x = 666.23 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.49x = 151,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,774.38/444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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