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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 661.07 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 661.07 and 224.04 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 661.07 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/661.07 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 661.07 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 148,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,106.12/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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