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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 667.72 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 667.72 and 228.81 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 667.72 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/667.72 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 667.72 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 152,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,781.01/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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