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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 664 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 664 and 237.68 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 664 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/664 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 664 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 157,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,819.52/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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