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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 662.76 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 662.76 and 225.18 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 662.76 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/662.76 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 662.76 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 149,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,240.30/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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