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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 665.21 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 665.21 and 237.87 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 665.21 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/665.21 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 665.21 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 158,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234.10/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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