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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.08, 663.12 and 236.52 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.08 : 663.12 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.08/663.12 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.08x = 663.12 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.08x = 156,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,841.14/442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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