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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 660.01 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 660.01 and 180.31 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 660.01 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/660.01 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 660.01 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 119,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,006.40/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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