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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.48 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.48 and 225.32 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.48 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.48 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.48 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 150,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,171.27/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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