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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 660.87 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 660.87 and 224.23 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 660.87 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/660.87 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 660.87 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 148,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,186.88/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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