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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.34, 666.71 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.34, 666.71 and 238.87 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.34 : 666.71 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.34/666.71 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.34x = 666.71 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.34x = 159,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,257.02/444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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