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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 660.51 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 660.51 and 235.17 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 660.51 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/660.51 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 660.51 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 155,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,332.14/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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