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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.96, 663.35 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.96, 663.35 and 236.76 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.96 : 663.35 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.96/663.35 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.96x = 663.35 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.96x = 157,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,053.56/441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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