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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 667.31 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 667.31 and 156.31 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 667.31 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/667.31 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 667.31 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 104,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,306.44/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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