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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 666.41 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 666.41 and 155.73 is: 233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 666.41 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/666.41 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 666.41 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 103,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.03/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.60

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