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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 666.28 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 666.28 and 184.31 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 666.28 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/666.28 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 666.28 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 122,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,802.07/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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