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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 660.18 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 660.18 and 303.50 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 660.18 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/660.18 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 660.18 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 200,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,364.63/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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