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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 660.42 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 660.42 and 235.04 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 660.42 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/660.42 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 660.42 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 155,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,221.81/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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