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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.73 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.73 and 225.88 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.73 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.73 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.73 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 149,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,923.33/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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