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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 667.22 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 667.22 and 228.46 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 667.22 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/667.22 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 667.22 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 152,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,433.08/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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