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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 667.28 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 667.28 and 228.32 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 667.28 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/667.28 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 667.28 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 152,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,353.37/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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