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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.92 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.92 and 222.89 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.92 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.92 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.92 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 147,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,976.69/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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