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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 667.24 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 667.24 and 156.24 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 667.24 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/667.24 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 667.24 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 104,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,249.58/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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