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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 659.61 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 659.61 and 209.07 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 659.61 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/659.61 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 659.61 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 137,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,904.66/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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