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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 659.99 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 659.99 and 234.52 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 659.99 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/659.99 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 659.99 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 154,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,780.85/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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