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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 659.09 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 659.09 and 223.34 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 659.09 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/659.09 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 659.09 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 147,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,198.42/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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