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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 607.42 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 607.42 and 263.22 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 607.42 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/607.42 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 607.42 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 159,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,885.09/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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