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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.40, 666.70 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.40, 666.70 and 151.88 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.40 : 666.70 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.40/666.70 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.40x = 666.70 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.40x = 101,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,259.68/444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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