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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.50, 666.18 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.50, 666.18 and 236.36 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.50 : 666.18 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.50/666.18 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.50x = 666.18 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.50x = 157,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,458.30/444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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