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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.13, 661.51 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.13, 661.51 and 224.59 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.13 : 661.51 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.13/661.51 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.13x = 661.51 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.13x = 148,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,568.53/441.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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