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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.30 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.30 and 225.72 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.30 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.30 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.30 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 149,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,720.08/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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