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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 661.55 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 661.55 and 221.64 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 661.55 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/661.55 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 661.55 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 146,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,624.83/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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