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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 660.36 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 660.36 and 249.06 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 660.36 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/660.36 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 660.36 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 164,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,469.26/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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