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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.49 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.49 and 223.07 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.49 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.49 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.49 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 148,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,000.84/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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