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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.26, 665.35 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.26, 665.35 and 238.23 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.26 : 665.35 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.26/665.35 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.26x = 665.35 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.26x = 158,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,506.33/443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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