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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.14, 659.99 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.14, 659.99 and 220.53 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.14 : 659.99 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.14/659.99 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.14x = 659.99 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.14x = 145,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,547.59/440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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