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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 660.61 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 660.61 and 235.48 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 660.61 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/660.61 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 660.61 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 155,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,556.55/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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