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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 661.74 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 661.74 and 235.68 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 661.74 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/661.74 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 661.74 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 155,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,955.52/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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