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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660.08 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660.08 and 220.74 is: 331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660.08 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660.08 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660.08 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 145,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,706.06/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.15

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