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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.79, 662.38 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.79, 662.38 and 225.22 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.79 : 662.38 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.79/662.38 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.79x = 662.38 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.79x = 149,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,181.22/441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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