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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 660.64 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 660.64 and 235.09 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 660.64 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/660.64 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 660.64 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 155,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,309.86/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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