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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.15 and 209.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.15 and 209.84 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.15 = 209.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.15 = 209.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.15 × 209.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 138,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,735.72/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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