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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.55, 659.40 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.55, 659.40 and 234.81 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.55 : 659.40 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.55/659.40 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.55x = 659.40 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.55x = 154,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,833.71/440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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