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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 664.35 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 664.35 and 237.10 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 664.35 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/664.35 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 664.35 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 157,517.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,517.39/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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