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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 662.14 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 662.14 and 225.18 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 662.14 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/662.14 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 662.14 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 149,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,100.97/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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