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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 659.76 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 659.76 and 208.93 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 659.76 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/659.76 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 659.76 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 137,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,843.64/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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