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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 662.13 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 662.13 and 225.33 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 662.13 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/662.13 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 662.13 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 149,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,197.75/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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