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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 659.91 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 659.91 and 208.92 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 659.91 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/659.91 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 659.91 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 137,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,868.40/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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