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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.79, 666.69 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.79, 666.69 and 239.10 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.79 : 666.69 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.79/666.69 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.79x = 666.69 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.79x = 159,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,405.58/444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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