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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.32 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.32 and 221.06 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.32 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.32 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.32 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 145,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,971.71/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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