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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 666.66 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 666.66 and 239.56 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 666.66 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/666.66 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 666.66 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 159,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,705.07/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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