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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 665.09 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 665.09 and 238.62 is: 357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 665.09 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/665.09 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 665.09 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 158,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,705.97/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.15

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