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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 660.81 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 660.81 and 224.27 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 660.81 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/660.81 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 660.81 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 148,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,199.86/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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