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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 661.20 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 661.20 and 225.10 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 661.20 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/661.20 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 661.20 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 148,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,836.12/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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