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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 667.17 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 667.17 and 228.30 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 667.17 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/667.17 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 667.17 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 152,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,314.91/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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