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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 664.50 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 664.50 and 154.38 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 664.50 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/664.50 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 664.50 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 102,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,585.51/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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