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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 660.66 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 660.66 and 224.32 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 660.66 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/660.66 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 660.66 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 148,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,199.25/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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