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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 663.52 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 663.52 and 225.94 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 663.52 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/663.52 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 663.52 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 149,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,915.71/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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