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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 665.95 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 665.95 and 155.50 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 665.95 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/665.95 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 665.95 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 103,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,555.23/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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