Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 665.96 and 224.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 444.36, 665.96 and 224.99 is: 337.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444.36 : 665.96 = 224.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444.36/665.96 = 224.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444.36x = 665.96 × 224.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444.36x = 149,829.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,829.89/444.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337.18
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