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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 666.32 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 666.32 and 238.41 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 666.32 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/666.32 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 666.32 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 158,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,858.93/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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