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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.09, 666.34 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.09, 666.34 and 238.62 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 666.34 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/666.34 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 666.34 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 159,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,001.45/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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