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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 662.96 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 662.96 and 222.99 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 662.96 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/662.96 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 662.96 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 147,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,829.02/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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