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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.67, 666.76 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.67, 666.76 and 239.18 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.67 : 666.76 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.67/666.76 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.67x = 666.76 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.67x = 159,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,475.66/444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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