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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 662.18 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 662.18 and 222.02 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 662.18 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/662.18 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 662.18 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 147,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,017.20/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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