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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 664.42 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 664.42 and 238.12 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 664.42 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/664.42 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 664.42 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 158,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,211.69/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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