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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 667.31 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 667.31 and 156.38 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 667.31 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/667.31 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 667.31 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 104,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,353.94/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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