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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 660.60 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 660.60 and 235.36 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 660.60 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/660.60 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 660.60 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 155,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,477.16/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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