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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.81, 662.94 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.81, 662.94 and 236.28 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.81 : 662.94 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.81/662.94 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.81x = 662.94 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.81x = 156,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,639.46/441.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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