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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 660.49 and 221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 660.49 and 221.15 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 660.49 = 221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/660.49 = 221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 660.49 × 221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 146,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,067.36/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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