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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 660.44 and 180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 660.44 and 180.34 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 660.44 = 180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/660.44 = 180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 660.44 × 180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 119,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,103.75/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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