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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 660.29 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 660.29 and 234.67 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 660.29 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/660.29 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 660.29 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 154,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,950.25/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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