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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 662.40 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 662.40 and 236.28 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 662.40 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/662.40 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 662.40 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 156,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,511.87/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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