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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 660.66 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 660.66 and 234.92 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 660.66 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/660.66 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 660.66 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 155,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202.25/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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