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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.40 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.40 and 209.48 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.40 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.40 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.40 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 138,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,336.24/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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