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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.10, 665.30 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.10, 665.30 and 238.60 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.10 : 665.30 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.10/665.30 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.10x = 665.30 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.10x = 158,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,740.58/444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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