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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 663.68 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 663.68 and 237.63 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 663.68 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/663.68 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 663.68 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 157,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,706.96/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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