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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 663.81 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 663.81 and 237.11 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 663.81 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/663.81 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 663.81 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 157,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,392.67/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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