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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.37, 662.32 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.37, 662.32 and 224.92 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.37 : 662.32 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.37/662.32 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.37x = 662.32 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.37x = 148,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,965.70/441.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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