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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 660.03 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 660.03 and 223.75 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 660.03 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/660.03 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 660.03 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 147,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,681.71/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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