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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.33, 661.37 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.33, 661.37 and 225.06 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.33 : 661.37 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.33/661.37 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.33x = 661.37 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.33x = 148,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,846.81/441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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