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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 663.45 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 663.45 and 225.76 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 663.45 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/663.45 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 663.45 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 149,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,777.97/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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