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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 667.04 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 667.04 and 228.29 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 667.04 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/667.04 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 667.04 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 152,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,274.08/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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