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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.91 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.91 and 223.85 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.91 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.91 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.91 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 147,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,720.85/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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