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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.28, 666.38 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.28, 666.38 and 155.68 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.28 : 666.38 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.28/666.38 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.28x = 666.38 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.28x = 103,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,742.04/444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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