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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.49 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.49 and 225.81 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.49 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.49 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.49 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 149,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,596.87/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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