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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.86 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.86 and 228.66 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.86 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.86 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.86 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 152,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,712.87/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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