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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 665.46 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 665.46 and 154.88 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 665.46 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/665.46 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 665.46 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 103,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,066.44/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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