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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 666.35 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 666.35 and 238.76 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 666.35 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/666.35 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 666.35 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 159,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,097.73/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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