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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.53, 659.57 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.53, 659.57 and 223.65 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.53 : 659.57 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.53/659.57 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.53x = 659.57 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.53x = 147,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,512.83/440.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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