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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 666.18 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 666.18 and 155.60 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 666.18 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/666.18 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 666.18 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 103,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,657.61/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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