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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.66 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.66 and 236.98 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.66 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.66 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.66 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 157,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,274.15/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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