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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.16, 666.92 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.16, 666.92 and 239.44 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.16 : 666.92 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.16/666.92 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.16x = 666.92 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.16x = 159,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,687.32/445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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