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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 662.62 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 662.62 and 236.40 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 662.62 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/662.62 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 662.62 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 156,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,643.37/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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