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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 661.26 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 661.26 and 224.20 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 661.26 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/661.26 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 661.26 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 148,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,254.49/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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