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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 660.68 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 660.68 and 235.63 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 660.68 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/660.68 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 660.68 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 155,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,672.73/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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