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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.45, 662.29 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.45, 662.29 and 236.75 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.45 : 662.29 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.45/662.29 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.45x = 662.29 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.45x = 156,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,797.16/442.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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