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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.33, 660.27 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.33, 660.27 and 209.01 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.33 : 660.27 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.33/660.27 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.33x = 660.27 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.33x = 138,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,003.03/440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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