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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.12 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.12 and 156.20 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.12 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.12 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.12 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 104,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,201.20/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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