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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 666.32 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 666.32 and 238.73 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 666.32 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/666.32 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 666.32 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 159,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,066.05/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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