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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 660.35 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 660.35 and 209.21 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 660.35 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/660.35 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 660.35 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 138,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,150.90/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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