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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.25, 660.48 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.25, 660.48 and 234.71 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.25 : 660.48 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.25/660.48 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.25x = 660.48 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.25x = 155,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,022.91/440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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