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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 665.39 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 665.39 and 155.07 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 665.39 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/665.39 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 665.39 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 103,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,181.25/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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