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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 660.20 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 660.20 and 223.92 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 660.20 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/660.20 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 660.20 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 147,830.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,830.86/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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