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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 665.31 and 154.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 665.31 and 154.90 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 665.31 = 154.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/665.31 = 154.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 665.31 × 154.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 103,056.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,056.52/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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