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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 661.20 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 661.20 and 209.56 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 661.20 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/661.20 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 661.20 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 138,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,561.07/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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