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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 666.96 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 666.96 and 228.16 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 666.96 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/666.96 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 666.96 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 152,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,173.59/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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