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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 662.79 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 662.79 and 222.93 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 662.79 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/662.79 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 662.79 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 147,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,755.77/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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