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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 662.52 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 662.52 and 225.56 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 662.52 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/662.52 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 662.52 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 149,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,438.01/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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