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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 659.52 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 659.52 and 224.28 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 659.52 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/659.52 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 659.52 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 147,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,917.15/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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