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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 663.16 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 663.16 and 236.74 is: 354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 663.16 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/663.16 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 663.16 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 156,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,996.50/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.95

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