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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 607.22 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 607.22 and 258.18 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 607.22 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/607.22 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 607.22 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 156,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,773.58/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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