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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.16 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.16 and 224.16 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.16 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.16 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.16 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 149,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,102.27/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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