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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 660.05 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 660.05 and 234.55 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 660.05 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/660.05 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 660.05 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 154,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,814.49/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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