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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 667.68 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 667.68 and 228.96 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 667.68 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/667.68 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 667.68 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 152,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,872.01/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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