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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 663.30 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 663.30 and 237.01 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 663.30 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/663.30 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 663.30 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 157,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,208.73/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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