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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 667.50 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 667.50 and 228.82 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 667.50 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/667.50 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 667.50 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 152,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,737.35/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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