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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 661.46 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 661.46 and 221.99 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 661.46 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/661.46 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 661.46 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 146,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,833.09/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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