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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 667.29 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 667.29 and 228.33 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 667.29 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/667.29 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 667.29 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 152,362.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,362.33/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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