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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.62, 666.38 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.62, 666.38 and 228.08 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.62 : 666.38 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.62/666.38 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.62x = 666.38 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.62x = 151,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,983.48/444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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