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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.89, 663.02 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.89, 663.02 and 222.72 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.89 : 663.02 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.89/663.02 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.89x = 663.02 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.89x = 147,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,668.37/441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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