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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 659.28 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 659.28 and 231.55 is: 346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 659.28 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/659.28 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 659.28 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 152,656.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,656.28/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.91

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