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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 660.98 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 660.98 and 209.22 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 660.98 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/660.98 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 660.98 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 138,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,287.10/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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