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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 666.51 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 666.51 and 155.78 is: 233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 666.51 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/666.51 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 666.51 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 103,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,828.93/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.65

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