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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 662.54 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 662.54 and 225.60 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 662.54 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/662.54 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 662.54 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 149,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,467.90/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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