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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 660.61 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 660.61 and 224.56 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 660.61 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/660.61 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 660.61 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 148,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,346.58/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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