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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 661.79 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 661.79 and 224.63 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 661.79 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/661.79 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 661.79 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 148,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,657.89/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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