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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.90 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.90 and 223.96 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.90 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.90 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.90 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 148,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,015.16/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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