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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 666.36 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 666.36 and 228.20 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 666.36 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/666.36 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 666.36 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 152,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,063.35/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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