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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.70 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.70 and 225.30 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.70 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.70 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.70 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 149,306.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,306.31/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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