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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 663.89 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 663.89 and 236.99 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 663.89 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/663.89 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 663.89 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 157,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,330.79/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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