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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 663.78 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 663.78 and 225.98 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 663.78 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/663.78 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 663.78 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 150,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,001.00/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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