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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 661.98 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 661.98 and 225.16 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 661.98 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/661.98 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 661.98 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 149,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,051.42/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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