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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.54 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.54 and 234.60 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.54 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.54 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.54 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 154,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,728.08/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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