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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 665.75 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 665.75 and 238.28 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 665.75 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/665.75 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 665.75 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 158,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,630.39/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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