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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 660.96 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 660.96 and 209.52 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 660.96 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/660.96 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 660.96 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 138,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484.34/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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