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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.44 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.44 and 236.29 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.44 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.44 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.44 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 156,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,527.95/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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