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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 663.28 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 663.28 and 225.56 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 663.28 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/663.28 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 663.28 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 149,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,609.44/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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