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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 661.23 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 661.23 and 221.36 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 661.23 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/661.23 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 661.23 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 146,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,366.57/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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