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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 666.33 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 666.33 and 225.18 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 666.33 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/666.33 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 666.33 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 150,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,044.19/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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