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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 660.15 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 660.15 and 223.59 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 660.15 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/660.15 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 660.15 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 147,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,602.94/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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