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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 663.16 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 663.16 and 237.38 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 663.16 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/663.16 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 663.16 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 157,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,421.85/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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