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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.49, 662.42 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.49, 662.42 and 236 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.49 : 662.42 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.49/662.42 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.49x = 662.42 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.49x = 156,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,329.94/441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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