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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660.19 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 660.19 and 234.51 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 660.19 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/660.19 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 660.19 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 154,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,821.16/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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