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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 666.91 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 666.91 and 238.52 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 666.91 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/666.91 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 666.91 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 159,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,071.37/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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