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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 666.50 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 666.50 and 155.76 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 666.50 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/666.50 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 666.50 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 103,814.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,814.04/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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