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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 660.79 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 660.79 and 235.75 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 660.79 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/660.79 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 660.79 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 155,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,781.24/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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