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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 665.34 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 665.34 and 155.01 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 665.34 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/665.34 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 665.34 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 103,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,134.35/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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