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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 667.52 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 667.52 and 228.52 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 667.52 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/667.52 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 667.52 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 152,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,541.67/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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