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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.39, 666.60 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.39, 666.60 and 155.85 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.39 : 666.60 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.39/666.60 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.39x = 666.60 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.39x = 103,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,889.61/444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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