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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.54, 665.62 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.54, 665.62 and 238.17 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.54 : 665.62 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.54/665.62 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.54x = 665.62 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.54x = 158,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,532.62/443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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