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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.02, 661.59 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.02, 661.59 and 235.55 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.02 : 661.59 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.02/661.59 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.02x = 661.59 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.02x = 155,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,834.22/441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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