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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 661.80 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 661.80 and 209.98 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 661.80 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/661.80 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 661.80 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 138,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,962.66/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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