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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 659.82 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 659.82 and 223.80 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 659.82 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/659.82 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 659.82 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 147,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,667.72/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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