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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660.58 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660.58 and 234.57 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660.58 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660.58 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660.58 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 154,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,952.94/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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