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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 660.46 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 660.46 and 235.28 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 660.46 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/660.46 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 660.46 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 155,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,391.85/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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