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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 666.69 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 666.69 and 238.78 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 666.69 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/666.69 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 666.69 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 159,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,192.24/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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