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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.71, 667.37 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.71, 667.37 and 156.15 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.71 : 667.37 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.71/667.37 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.71x = 667.37 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.71x = 104,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,209.04/444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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