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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 660.28 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 660.28 and 148.01 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 660.28 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/660.28 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 660.28 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 97,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,731.36/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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