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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.98, 666.66 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.98, 666.66 and 228.32 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.98 : 666.66 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.98/666.66 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.98x = 666.66 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.98x = 152,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,211.81/444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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