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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 665.36 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 665.36 and 155.36 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 665.36 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/665.36 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 665.36 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 103,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370.33/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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