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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 660.51 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 660.51 and 223.77 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 660.51 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/660.51 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 660.51 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 147,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,802.32/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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