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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 664.38 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 664.38 and 237.32 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 664.38 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/664.38 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 664.38 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 157,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,670.66/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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