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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.53 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.53 and 224.44 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.53 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.53 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.53 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 148,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,473.79/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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