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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.05, 660.75 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.05, 660.75 and 221.41 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.05 : 660.75 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.05/660.75 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.05x = 660.75 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.05x = 146,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,298.31/441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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