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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.77, 659.05 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.77, 659.05 and 234.26 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.77 : 659.05 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.77/659.05 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.77x = 659.05 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.77x = 154,389.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,389.05/439.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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