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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.30, 661.14 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.30, 661.14 and 235.86 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.30 : 661.14 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.30/661.14 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.30x = 661.14 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.30x = 155,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,936.48/441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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