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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 662.64 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 662.64 and 236.44 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 662.64 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/662.64 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 662.64 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 156,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,674.60/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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