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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 660.76 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 660.76 and 234.44 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 660.76 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/660.76 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 660.76 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 154,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,908.57/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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