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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 661.68 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 661.68 and 235.38 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 661.68 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/661.68 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 661.68 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 155,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,746.24/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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