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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 660.36 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 660.36 and 235.10 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 660.36 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/660.36 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 660.36 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 155,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,250.64/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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