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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.89, 661.52 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.89, 661.52 and 235.22 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.89 : 661.52 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.89/661.52 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.89x = 661.52 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.89x = 155,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,600.01/440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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