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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 660.63 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 660.63 and 234.85 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 660.63 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/660.63 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 660.63 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 155,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,145.93/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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