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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.53, 663.39 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.53, 663.39 and 237.26 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.53 : 663.39 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.53/663.39 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.53x = 663.39 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.53x = 157,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,397.57/442.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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