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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.21, 661.69 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.21, 661.69 and 224.49 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.21 : 661.69 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.21/661.69 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.21x = 661.69 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.21x = 148,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,542.79/441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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