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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 661.37 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 661.37 and 224.64 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 661.37 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/661.37 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 661.37 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 148,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,569.03/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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