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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.02 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.02 and 220.86 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.02 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.02 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.02 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 145,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,773.70/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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