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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 662.94 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 662.94 and 225.66 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 662.94 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/662.94 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 662.94 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 149,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,599.04/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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