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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 661.31 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 661.31 and 224.21 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 661.31 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/661.31 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 661.31 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 148,272.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,272.32/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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