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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 667.29 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 667.29 and 156.24 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 667.29 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/667.29 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 667.29 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 104,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,257.39/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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