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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.16 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.16 and 238.56 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.16 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.16 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.16 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 158,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,680.57/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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