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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.54 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.54 and 236.84 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.54 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.54 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.54 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 157,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149.50/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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