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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.60 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.60 and 223.68 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.60 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.60 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.60 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 147,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,763.01/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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