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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 665.69 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 665.69 and 224.41 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 665.69 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/665.69 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 665.69 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 149,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,389.72/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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