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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.89, 666.84 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.89, 666.84 and 228.48 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.89 : 666.84 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.89/666.84 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.89x = 666.84 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.89x = 152,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,356.27/444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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