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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 666.26 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 666.26 and 238.58 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 666.26 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/666.26 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 666.26 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 158,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,951.79/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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