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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.18 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.18 and 220.71 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.18 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.18 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.18 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 145,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,708.33/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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