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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.99 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.99 and 234.65 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.99 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.99 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.99 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 154,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,863.94/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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