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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.80 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.80 and 225.93 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.80 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.80 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.80 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 149,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,971.20/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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