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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 667.70 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 667.70 and 228.73 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 667.70 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/667.70 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 667.70 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 152,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,718.54/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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