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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.66 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.66 and 235.64 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.66 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.66 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.66 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 155,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,909.67/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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