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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 665.13 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 665.13 and 237.83 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 665.13 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/665.13 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 665.13 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 158,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,184.54/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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