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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 659.61 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 659.61 and 234.27 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 659.61 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/659.61 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 659.61 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 154,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,526.83/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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