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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 661.97 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 661.97 and 224.51 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 661.97 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/661.97 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 661.97 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 148,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,616.14/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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