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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 662.82 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 662.82 and 236.55 is: 354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 662.82 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/662.82 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 662.82 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 156,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,790.07/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.71

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