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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 661.38 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 661.38 and 221.54 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 661.38 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/661.38 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 661.38 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 146,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,526.21/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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