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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 660.92 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 660.92 and 223.98 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 660.92 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/660.92 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 660.92 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 148,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,031.74/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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