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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 664.02 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 664.02 and 223.18 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 664.02 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/664.02 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 664.02 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 148,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,195.98/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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