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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 662.54 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 662.54 and 224.84 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 662.54 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/662.54 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 662.54 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 148,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,965.49/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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