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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 667.68 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 667.68 and 237.36 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 667.68 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/667.68 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 667.68 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 158,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,480.52/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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