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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 660.91 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 660.91 and 234.52 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 660.91 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/660.91 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 660.91 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 154,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,995.44/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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