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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.27, 660.74 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.27, 660.74 and 224.03 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.27 : 660.74 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.27/660.74 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.27x = 660.74 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.27x = 148,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,025.58/440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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