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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 663.76 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 663.76 and 236.44 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 663.76 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/663.76 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 663.76 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 156,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,939.41/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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