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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.92, 666.18 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.92, 666.18 and 238.59 is: 358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.92 : 666.18 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.92/666.18 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.92x = 666.18 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.92x = 158,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,943.89/443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.05

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