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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 661.11 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 661.11 and 221.33 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 661.11 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/661.11 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 661.11 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 146,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,323.48/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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