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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 660.39 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 660.39 and 209.96 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 660.39 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/660.39 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 660.39 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 138,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,652.18/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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