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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 662.43 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 662.43 and 236.09 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 662.43 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/662.43 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 662.43 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 156,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,389.79/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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