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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 661.62 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 661.62 and 235.92 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 661.62 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/661.62 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 661.62 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 156,089.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,089.39/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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