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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 666.56 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 666.56 and 155.81 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 666.56 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/666.56 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 666.56 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 103,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,858.77/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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