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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.14, 660.36 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.14, 660.36 and 223.66 is: 335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.14 : 660.36 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.14/660.36 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.14x = 660.36 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.14x = 147,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696.12/440.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.57

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