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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.78 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.78 and 236.72 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.78 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.78 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.78 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 157,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,126.68/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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