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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 664.98 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 664.98 and 238.14 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 664.98 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/664.98 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 664.98 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 158,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,353.82/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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