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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 662.80 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 662.80 and 225.32 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 662.80 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/662.80 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 662.80 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 149,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,342.10/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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