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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.43, 663.99 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.43, 663.99 and 237.17 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.43 : 663.99 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.43/663.99 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.43x = 663.99 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.43x = 157,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,480.61/442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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