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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 665.22 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 665.22 and 154.82 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 665.22 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/665.22 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 665.22 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 102,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,989.36/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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