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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 664.56 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 664.56 and 223.68 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 664.56 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/664.56 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 664.56 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 148,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,648.78/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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