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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 659.80 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 659.80 and 208.84 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 659.80 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/659.80 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 659.80 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 137,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,792.63/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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