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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 661.11 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 661.11 and 235.40 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 661.11 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/661.11 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 661.11 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 155,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,625.29/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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