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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 666.33 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 666.33 and 155.72 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 666.33 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/666.33 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 666.33 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 103,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,761.99/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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