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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.38, 667.98 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.38, 667.98 and 237.12 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.38 : 667.98 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.38/667.98 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.38x = 667.98 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.38x = 158,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,391.42/445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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