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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 660.87 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 660.87 and 224.60 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 660.87 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/660.87 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 660.87 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 148,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,428.10/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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