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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 664.73 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 664.73 and 238.23 is: 356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 664.73 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/664.73 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 664.73 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 158,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,358.63/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.88

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