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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 660.78 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 660.78 and 223.98 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 660.78 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/660.78 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 660.78 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 148,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,001.50/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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