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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.51 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.51 and 209.32 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.51 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.51 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.51 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 138,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,257.95/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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