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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 660.72 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 660.72 and 235.40 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 660.72 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/660.72 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 660.72 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 155,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,533.49/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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