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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.09, 663.48 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.09, 663.48 and 236.83 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.09 : 663.48 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.09/663.48 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.09x = 663.48 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.09x = 157,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,130.78/442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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