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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 659.39 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 659.39 and 222.92 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 659.39 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/659.39 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 659.39 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 146,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,986.81/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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