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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.22 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.22 and 238.02 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.22 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.22 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.22 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 158,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,335.66/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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