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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 664.08 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 664.08 and 237.75 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 664.08 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/664.08 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 664.08 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 157,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,885.02/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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