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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.60, 664.24 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.60, 664.24 and 237.22 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.60 : 664.24 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.60/664.24 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.60x = 664.24 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.60x = 157,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,571.01/442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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