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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 665.82 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 665.82 and 238.41 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 665.82 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/665.82 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 665.82 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 158,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,738.15/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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