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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 663.21 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 663.21 and 236.61 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 663.21 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/663.21 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 663.21 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 156,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,922.12/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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