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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 660.29 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 660.29 and 234.81 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 660.29 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/660.29 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 660.29 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 155,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,041.52/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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