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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.52, 662.48 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.52, 662.48 and 225.12 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.52 : 662.48 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.52/662.48 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.52x = 662.48 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.52x = 149,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,137.50/441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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