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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660.16 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660.16 and 212.16 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660.16 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660.16 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660.16 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 140,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,059.55/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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