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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 662.72 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 662.72 and 225.45 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 662.72 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/662.72 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 662.72 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 149,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,409.10/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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