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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.39, 662.21 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.39, 662.21 and 235.80 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.39 : 662.21 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.39/662.21 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.39x = 662.21 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.39x = 156,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,148.82/441.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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