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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 660.99 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 660.99 and 224.74 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 660.99 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/660.99 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 660.99 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 148,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,550.89/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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