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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 662.12 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 662.12 and 225.16 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 662.12 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/662.12 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 662.12 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 149,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,082.94/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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