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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.38, 660.36 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.38, 660.36 and 223.84 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.38 : 660.36 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.38/660.36 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.38x = 660.36 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.38x = 147,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814.98/440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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