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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 665.73 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 665.73 and 238.44 is: 357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 665.73 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/665.73 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 665.73 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 158,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,736.66/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.52

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