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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.30, 666.41 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.30, 666.41 and 184.23 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.30 : 666.41 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.30/666.41 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.30x = 666.41 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.30x = 122,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,772.71/444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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