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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 665.43 and 238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 665.43 and 238.09 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 665.43 = 238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/665.43 = 238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 665.43 × 238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 158,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432.23/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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