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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 665.08 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 665.08 and 237.97 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 665.08 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/665.08 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 665.08 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 158,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,269.32/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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