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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 659.52 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 659.52 and 223.56 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 659.52 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/659.52 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 659.52 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 147,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,442.29/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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