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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 659.69 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 659.69 and 234.31 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 659.69 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/659.69 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 659.69 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 154,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,570.46/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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