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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.22, 660.76 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.22, 660.76 and 234.74 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.22 : 660.76 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.22/660.76 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.22x = 660.76 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.22x = 155,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,106.80/440.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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