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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.78 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.78 and 224.45 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.78 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.78 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.78 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 149,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,432.07/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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