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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 665.98 and 238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 665.98 and 238.65 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 665.98 = 238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/665.98 = 238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 665.98 × 238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 158,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,936.13/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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