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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 665.28 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 665.28 and 224.16 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 665.28 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/665.28 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 665.28 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 149,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,129.16/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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