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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 665.19 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 665.19 and 237.78 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 665.19 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/665.19 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 665.19 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 158,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,168.88/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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