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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.47, 662.99 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.47, 662.99 and 225.75 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.47 : 662.99 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.47/662.99 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.47x = 662.99 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.47x = 149,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,668.86/442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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