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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 661.26 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 661.26 and 224.17 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 661.26 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/661.26 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 661.26 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 148,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,234.65/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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