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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.96 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.96 and 237.12 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.96 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.96 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.96 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 157,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,438.20/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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