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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 663.08 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 663.08 and 237.03 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 663.08 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/663.08 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 663.08 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 157,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,165.35/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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