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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 664.71 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 664.71 and 237.08 is: 356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 664.71 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/664.71 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 664.71 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 157,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,586.48/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.44

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