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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.85 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.85 and 237.23 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.85 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.85 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.85 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 157,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,483.27/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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