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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.72, 666.96 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.72, 666.96 and 201 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.72 : 666.96 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.72/666.96 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.72x = 666.96 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.72x = 134,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,058.96/444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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