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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.68, 667.14 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.68, 667.14 and 228.14 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.68 : 667.14 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.68/667.14 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.68x = 667.14 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.68x = 152,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,201.32/444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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