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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 663.02 and 222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 663.02 and 222.61 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 663.02 = 222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/663.02 = 222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 663.02 × 222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 147,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,593.91/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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