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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 662.73 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 662.73 and 225.66 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 662.73 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/662.73 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 662.73 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 149,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,551.65/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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