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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.38, 664.78 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.38, 664.78 and 183.31 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.38 : 664.78 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.38/664.78 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.38x = 664.78 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.38x = 121,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,861.65/443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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