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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 663.49 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 663.49 and 223.15 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 663.49 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/663.49 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 663.49 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 148,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,057.79/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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