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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 660.66 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 660.66 and 209.24 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 660.66 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/660.66 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 660.66 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 138,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,236.50/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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