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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.66, 665.55 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.66, 665.55 and 151.21 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.66 : 665.55 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.66/665.55 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.66x = 665.55 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.66x = 100,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,637.06/443.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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