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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 665.37 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 665.37 and 155.03 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 665.37 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/665.37 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 665.37 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 103,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,148.98/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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