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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.48 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.48 and 236.72 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.48 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.48 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.48 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 157,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,055.67/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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