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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.81, 662.41 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.81, 662.41 and 235.52 is: 353.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.81 : 662.41 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.81/662.41 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.81x = 662.41 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.81x = 156,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,010.80/440.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.92

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