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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 664.29 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 664.29 and 224.28 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 664.29 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/664.29 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 664.29 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 148,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,986.96/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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