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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 664.85 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 664.85 and 237.76 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 664.85 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/664.85 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 664.85 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 158,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,074.74/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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