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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 661.68 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 661.68 and 224.55 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 661.68 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/661.68 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 661.68 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 148,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,576.94/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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