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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.69, 665.94 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.69, 665.94 and 224.47 is: 336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.69 : 665.94 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.69/665.94 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.69x = 665.94 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.69x = 149,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,481.26/443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.91

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