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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.61, 661.97 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.61, 661.97 and 221.56 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.61 : 661.97 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.61/661.97 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.61x = 661.97 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.61x = 146,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,664.97/441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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