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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 663.65 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 663.65 and 222.92 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 663.65 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/663.65 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 663.65 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 147,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,940.86/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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