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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 607.08 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 607.08 and 309.22 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 607.08 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/607.08 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 607.08 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 187,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,721.28/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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