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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 661.68 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 661.68 and 235.58 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 661.68 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/661.68 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 661.68 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 155,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,880.23/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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