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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 661.74 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 661.74 and 225.24 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 661.74 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/661.74 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 661.74 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 149,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,050.32/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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