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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 666.27 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 666.27 and 238.57 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 666.27 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/666.27 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 666.27 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 158,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,950.37/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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