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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 667.08 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 667.08 and 228.48 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 667.08 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/667.08 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 667.08 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 152,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,414.44/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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