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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 660.42 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 660.42 and 224.20 is: 336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 660.42 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/660.42 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 660.42 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 148,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,066.16/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.04

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