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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.38, 665.08 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.38, 665.08 and 154.78 is: 232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.38 : 665.08 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.38/665.08 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.38x = 665.08 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.38x = 102,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,941.08/443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.17

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