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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 660.32 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 660.32 and 235.08 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 660.32 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/660.32 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 660.32 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 155,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,228.03/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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