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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.40, 667.94 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.40, 667.94 and 228.94 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.40 : 667.94 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.40/667.94 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.40x = 667.94 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.40x = 152,918.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,918.18/445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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