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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.46 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.46 and 180.22 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.46 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.46 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.46 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 119,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,028.10/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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