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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.78 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.78 and 224.46 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.78 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.78 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.78 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 148,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,318.68/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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