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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 664 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 664 and 237.15 is: 355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 664 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/664 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 664 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 157,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,467.60/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.92

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