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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 660.75 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 660.75 and 224.18 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 660.75 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/660.75 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 660.75 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 148,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,126.94/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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