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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 661.32 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 661.32 and 224.70 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 661.32 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/661.32 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 661.32 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 148,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,598.60/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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