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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 664.70 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 664.70 and 154.58 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 664.70 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/664.70 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 664.70 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 102,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,749.33/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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