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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 660.33 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 660.33 and 224.22 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 660.33 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/660.33 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 660.33 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 148,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,059.19/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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