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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 667.17 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 667.17 and 228.54 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 667.17 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/667.17 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 667.17 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 152,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,475.03/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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