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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 665.49 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 665.49 and 238.67 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 665.49 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/665.49 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 665.49 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 158,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,832.50/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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