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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 663.84 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 663.84 and 237.09 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 663.84 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/663.84 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 663.84 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 157,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,389.83/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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