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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 661.26 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 661.26 and 232.16 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 661.26 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/661.26 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 661.26 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 153,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,518.12/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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