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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 660.39 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 660.39 and 234.94 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 660.39 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/660.39 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 660.39 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 155,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,152.03/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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