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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 661.64 and 225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 661.64 and 225.05 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 661.64 = 225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/661.64 = 225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 661.64 × 225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 148,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,897.65/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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