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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.15, 660.52 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.15, 660.52 and 234.86 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.15 : 660.52 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.15/660.52 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.15x = 660.52 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.15x = 155,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,130.43/440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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