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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 666.36 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 666.36 and 151.81 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 666.36 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/666.36 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 666.36 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 101,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,160.11/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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