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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 666.27 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 666.27 and 155.58 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 666.27 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/666.27 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 666.27 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 103,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,658.29/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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