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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 660.60 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 660.60 and 221.70 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 660.60 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/660.60 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 660.60 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 146,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,455.02/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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