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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 662.75 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 662.75 and 236.22 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 662.75 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/662.75 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 662.75 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 156,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,554.81/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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