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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 661.95 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 661.95 and 236.28 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 661.95 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/661.95 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 661.95 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 156,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,405.55/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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