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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 666.76 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 666.76 and 155.88 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 666.76 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/666.76 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 666.76 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 103,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,934.55/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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