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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 661.08 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 661.08 and 209.46 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 661.08 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/661.08 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 661.08 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 138,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,469.82/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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