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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 665.78 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 665.78 and 239.23 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 665.78 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/665.78 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 665.78 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 159,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,271.22/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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