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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 664.47 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 664.47 and 238.15 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 664.47 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/664.47 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 664.47 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 158,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,244.36/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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