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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 664.23 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 664.23 and 237.45 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 664.23 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/664.23 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 664.23 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 157,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,720.61/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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