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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 660.14 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 660.14 and 223.42 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 660.14 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/660.14 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 660.14 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 147,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,484.06/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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