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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 661.06 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 661.06 and 206.29 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 661.06 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/661.06 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 661.06 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 136,365.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,365.73/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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