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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.69 and 209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.69 and 209.27 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.69 = 209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.69 = 209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.69 × 209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 138,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,264.25/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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