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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.10 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.10 and 209.10 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.10 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.10 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.10 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 137,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,817.81/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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