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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.66, 666.69 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.66, 666.69 and 239.02 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.66 : 666.69 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.66/666.69 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.66x = 666.69 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.66x = 159,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,353.43/444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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