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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 664.29 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 664.29 and 223.57 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 664.29 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/664.29 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 664.29 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 148,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,515.32/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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