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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 661.84 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 661.84 and 221.74 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 661.84 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/661.84 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 661.84 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 146,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,756.40/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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