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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 662.49 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 662.49 and 235.91 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 662.49 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/662.49 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 662.49 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 156,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,284.70/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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