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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.42 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.42 and 236.57 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.42 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.42 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.42 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 157,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,887.62/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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