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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.20 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.20 and 225.88 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.20 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.20 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.20 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 149,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,803.62/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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