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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 660.06 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 660.06 and 220.49 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 660.06 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/660.06 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 660.06 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 145,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,536.63/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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