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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 665.46 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 665.46 and 155.08 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 665.46 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/665.46 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 665.46 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 103,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,199.54/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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