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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.60 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.60 and 225.84 is: 339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.60 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.60 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.60 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 149,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,867.42/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.01

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