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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 667.32 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 667.32 and 228.21 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 667.32 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/667.32 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 667.32 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 152,289.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,289.10/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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