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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 663.82 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 663.82 and 237.52 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 663.82 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/663.82 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 663.82 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 157,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,670.53/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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