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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 660.18 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 660.18 and 234.93 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 660.18 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/660.18 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 660.18 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 155,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,096.09/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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