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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 661.26 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 661.26 and 224.17 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 661.26 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/661.26 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 661.26 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 148,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,234.65/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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