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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 661.20 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 661.20 and 224.24 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 661.20 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/661.20 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 661.20 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 148,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,267.49/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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