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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 662.22 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 662.22 and 236.07 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 662.22 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/662.22 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 662.22 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 156,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,330.28/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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