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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 659.58 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 659.58 and 234.75 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 659.58 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/659.58 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 659.58 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 154,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,836.41/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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