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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 661.67 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 661.67 and 235.73 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 661.67 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/661.67 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 661.67 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 155,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,976.83/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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