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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 663.44 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 663.44 and 236.81 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 663.44 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/663.44 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 663.44 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 157,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,109.23/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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