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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.42 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.42 and 222.87 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.42 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.42 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.42 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 147,856.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,856.01/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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