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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 662.26 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 662.26 and 235.44 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 662.26 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/662.26 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 662.26 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 155,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,922.49/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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