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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.24 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.24 and 222.78 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.24 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.24 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.24 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 147,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,753.28/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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