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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 662.61 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 662.61 and 225.16 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 662.61 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/662.61 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 662.61 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 149,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,193.27/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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