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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 661.66 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 661.66 and 224.48 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 661.66 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/661.66 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 661.66 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 148,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,529.44/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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