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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 662.38 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 662.38 and 225.86 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 662.38 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/662.38 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 662.38 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 149,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.15/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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