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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.46, 667.08 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.46, 667.08 and 225.68 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.46 : 667.08 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.46/667.08 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.46x = 667.08 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.46x = 150,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,546.61/445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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