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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 665.04 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 665.04 and 237.84 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 665.04 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/665.04 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 665.04 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 158,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,173.11/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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