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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.45, 662.24 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.45, 662.24 and 235.91 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.45 : 662.24 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.45/662.24 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.45x = 662.24 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.45x = 156,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,231.28/441.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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