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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 662.28 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 662.28 and 224.76 is: 337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 662.28 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/662.28 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 662.28 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 148,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,854.05/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.31

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