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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 660.48 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 660.48 and 221.08 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 660.48 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/660.48 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 660.48 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 146,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,018.92/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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