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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 660.42 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 660.42 and 234.80 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 660.42 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/660.42 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 660.42 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 155,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,066.62/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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