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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.44 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.44 and 225.96 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.44 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.44 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.44 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 149,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,910.90/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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