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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.59, 660.04 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.59, 660.04 and 235.10 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.59 : 660.04 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.59/660.04 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.59x = 660.04 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.59x = 155,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,175.40/440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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