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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 664.89 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 664.89 and 238.26 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 664.89 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/664.89 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 664.89 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 158,416.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,416.69/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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