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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 666.33 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 666.33 and 228.66 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 666.33 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/666.33 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 666.33 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 152,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,363.02/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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