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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.46, 666.80 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.46, 666.80 and 147.99 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.46 : 666.80 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.46/666.80 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.46x = 666.80 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.46x = 98,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,679.73/444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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