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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.62, 662.21 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.62, 662.21 and 233.50 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.62 : 662.21 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.62/662.21 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.62x = 662.21 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.62x = 154,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,627.19/441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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