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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 661.52 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 661.52 and 221.86 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 661.52 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/661.52 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 661.52 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 146,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,764.83/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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