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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 664.17 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 664.17 and 237.54 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 664.17 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/664.17 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 664.17 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 157,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,766.94/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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