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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.32 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.32 and 223.84 is: 335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.32 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.32 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.32 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 147,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,806.03/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.86

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