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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 661.11 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 661.11 and 224.50 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 661.11 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/661.11 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 661.11 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 148,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,419.20/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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