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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.75, 662.88 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.75, 662.88 and 236.32 is: 354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.75 : 662.88 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.75/662.88 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.75x = 662.88 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.75x = 156,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,651.03/441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.61

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