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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.49, 662.67 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.49, 662.67 and 236.54 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.49 : 662.67 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.49/662.67 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.49x = 662.67 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.49x = 156,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,744.65/442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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