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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.26 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.26 and 223.80 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.26 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.26 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.26 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 147,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,766.19/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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