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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 666.24 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 666.24 and 155.64 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 666.24 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/666.24 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 666.24 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 103,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,693.59/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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