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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 662.46 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 662.46 and 236.11 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 662.46 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/662.46 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 662.46 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 156,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,413.43/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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