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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 668.11 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 668.11 and 239.32 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 668.11 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/668.11 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 668.11 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 159,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,893.22/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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